Police in Florida said Ricardy Chery, 23, was killed in the stabbing, and Vashti Laurore, 23, was treated and released from a hospital.

Zedric Joseph, 23, is being held at the Richmond County, Ga. Sheriff's Office on a warrant in Palm Beach County, Fla.

The University of Maine said Joseph is a senior majoring in child development and family relations.

Officials said he was suspended from the University of Maine on Saturday.

"We were very saddened to learn that a University of Maine student has been arrested in connection with the death of one person and the injury of another in Florida," said Kenda Scheele, UMaine assistant vice president and senior associate dean for students.

"This is very hard to comprehend. We extend our deepest sympathies to the victims and their families and friends connected to this tragedy," said UMaine football coach Jack Cosgrove.